By Giancarlo Malinconico: Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi will have his hands full on August 22 when he faces the “Baby Bull” Juan Diaz in Houston; the fight will be aired on the HBO Boxing After Dark series. Manny Pacuqiao has been criticized for wanting a catch weight in the Cotto fight, but Diaz seems to have gotten a pass on his request for Paulie to meet him at 138.5 instead of the full light welterweight limit.
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Malignaggi vs. Diaz on August 22nd?
By Jim Dower: According to FNF, former lightweight champion Juan Diaz (34-2, 17 KO’s) will be fighting former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (26-2, 5 KO’s) on August 22nd, a fight that will likely take place in Houston, Texas. It’s unknown what weight the fight would occur at, but perhaps 140, which is the weight that Malignaggi fights at.
Malignaggi Wants Bout With Juan Diaz – News
By Eric Thomas: Light welterweight contender Paulie Malignaggi (26-2, 5 KOs) wants a fight with former IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight champion Juan Diaz (34-2, 17 KOs), according to Boxing Talk.
Marquez Stops Diaz in 9th round TKO
By Sam Gregory: In the highly anticipated main event undisputed lightweight champion of the world Juan Manuel Marquez 50-4-1 (36 KO’s) is challenged by 25 year old Houston, Texan Juan “The Baby Bull” Diaz 34-2 (17) for Marquez’ lightweight title. This was Marquez’ second time to fight at the lightweight limit of 135 pounds.
Diaz vs. Marquez and John vs. Juarez this Saturday
By Jason Kim: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) is hoping to keep the pressure on Manny Pacquiao by defeating Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBA/WBO lightweight titles at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. Marquez, 35, was defeated by Pacquiao by a 12-round split decision in March, and Juan would like nothing better than to get another shot against Pacquiao if possible.
Diaz vs. Marquez This Saturday
By Manuel Perez: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) faces the future of the lightweight division on Saturday in facing a youthful 25-year-old Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) for the vacant WBA and WBO lightweight titles at the Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. Marquez, 35, has the bigger credentials having held titles in the featherweight and super featherweight titles during his long 16 year career.
Harrison Targets Haye; Diaz-Marquez, John-Juarez – Boxing News
Audley Harrison announced today he is targeting a bout with long time friend David Haye, after Audley was snubbed in his attempt to kick start his career on a Hayemaker promoted show. ‘I hear David is looking for a warm up bout after Wladimir decided they over played their hand. The latest I’m hearing from America is David is going to have to wait now and Wladimir is looking at other options.’
Juan Diaz vs. Juan Manuel Marquez For WBA & WBO Vacant Lightweight Titles
By Matt Stein: Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) and Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) will fight for the vacant WBA & WBO lightweight titles in a scheduled 12-round bout on February 28th at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. The title opened up in the past week after former WBA/WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell came in three pounds over the 135 pound weight limit for his fight against Ali Funeka.
Perez-Favela, Diaz-Marquez, John-Juarez, More – News
Making his way back to the ring February 28, 2009 on the Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz card, will be Philadelphia’s undefeated hard hitting Jr. Welterweight prospect, Danny “Swift” Garcia (10-0, 7 KOs). Garcia will face Cristian Favela of Los Mochis, SI Mexico in a scheduled eight round bout at the Toyota Center in Houston TX.
Diaz-Marquez: Both Fighters Have A Lot To Lose
By Manuel Perez: Lightweight Juan Diaz (34-1, 17 KOs) and Juan Manuel Marquez (49-4-1, 36 KOs) meet in one of the biggest fights of 2009 on February 28th at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. There’s nothing on the line aside from the little known IBO lightweight title belonging to Diaz, and the pride and reputation for both fighters.